Porvenir, Chile

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Porvenir is a handy solution to stop for clear in and out in Punta Arenas, 19 miles NW off Porvenir. It is well sheltered from all winds and they into the bay are never very strong, there is a new good Marina, there is a daily ferry to Punta Arenas, but only one a day and also a cheap flying possibility (2014). In 2014 the inlet channel was dredged to 3 mt in LW and it is marked with buoyage. In Porvenir, 3 km far the Bahia Chilota where the Marina is placed, there are all service: grocery stores, post office, fuel station, hotels...
Porvenir is a handy solution to stop for clear in and out in Punta Arenas, 19 miles NW off Porvenir. It is well sheltered from all winds and they into the bay are never very strong, there is a new good Marina, there is a daily ferry to Punta Arenas, but only one a day and also a cheap flying possibility (2014). In 2014 the inlet channel was dredged to 3 mt in LW and it is marked with buoyage. In Porvenir, 3 km far the Bahia Chilota where the Marina is placed, there are all service: grocery stores, post office, fuel station, hotels...
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Revision as of 17:11, 18 June 2015

Porvenir, Chile
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Map of Estrecho de Magallanes with Punta Arenas and Porvenir - click for larger view

Contents

Porvenir is a handy solution to stop for clear in and out in Punta Arenas, 19 miles NW off Porvenir. It is well sheltered from all winds and they into the bay are never very strong, there is a new good Marina, there is a daily ferry to Punta Arenas, but only one a day and also a cheap flying possibility (2014). In 2014 the inlet channel was dredged to 3 mt in LW and it is marked with buoyage. In Porvenir, 3 km far the Bahia Chilota where the Marina is placed, there are all service: grocery stores, post office, fuel station, hotels...

Porvenir for kindly allowance of the authors of
* Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide, by Mariolina Rolfo & Giorgio Ardrizzi
This chart will be inserted in the future 3rd Ed. of the Guide
Click for larger view

Local Weather

Weather forecast sources

Charts

Which charts and where to buy

Chilean chart
11000
11400
11421
12500

Radio Nets

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The inlet is easy and well marked. About half mile SW from Punta Palo, the nord entrance of the bay, there is a wreck marked by a buoy. The inlet channel in 2014 was dredged to 3 mt at LW. The channel is well marked with a buoyage sistem red and green, but in 2014 the lights was out of order.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Porvenir is not a port of entry, you must go to Punta Arenas. There is an Armada Office near the Marina where you can check in and out only for inside Chile movements (VHF CH 16)

Berthing Options

You can anchor in the Bahia Chilota near the Marina or go to the Marina's wharf.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

In 2014 there was a new pretty Marina in bahia Chilota with hot showers and power and water into the wharf. The depth asaid it is 2 to 3 mt at LW. The wharf sides are well protected with vertical rubber strips near one to the other and suitable for small yachts.

Anchorages

You can anchor in the Bahia Chilota near the Marina


Yacht Repairs and Services

None

Marine Stores

None

Repairs/Yards

None

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

In Porvenir city 3 km away

Water

on the Marina's wharf

Electricity

220 V on the Marina's wharf

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Grocery & Supply Stores

In Porvenir city 3 km away

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

None, you must go to Porvenir city 3 km away.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

At the Marina

Transportation

Daily ferry to Punta Arenas Airplane to Punta Arenas on request, refer to Marina

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

Personal Notes

  • Danbag was in December 2014 in Porvenir for ten days and I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and kindness of my namesake Marina's manager Danilo.


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